1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Ferrari Maranello were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 91 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Maranello.
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1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1998 Ferrari Maranello | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Project Vantage | Maranello |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 479 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 114 L |